tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39523450682735294612024-03-18T22:00:43.214-05:00Edible ThoughtsWelcome! Indulge. Savor. Laugh. Create. Love. Inspire one another!Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223934950586759579noreply@blogger.comBlogger556125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952345068273529461.post-32587988349731122582022-10-05T11:54:00.007-05:002022-10-05T11:58:23.235-05:00Recipe for My Favorite Shorty Socks (knit)<p>Hello! </p><p>It has been awhile since I've written here but I thought this would be a good place for me to write out a sock recipe I use as my "go-to" short sock pattern. It is easily adaptable for various cast on stitch counts and yarn weights and knitting tool preference (double pointed needles, magic loop, short circulars). I won't be writing out different sizes. It is a recipe that is easily modified!</p><p>Here's the general idea:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>foldover cuff using a contrast color for a pop of color</li><li>3x1 (knit 3, purl 1) ribbing</li><li>shadow wrap heel</li><li>I knit everything on 9" circulars, then switch to 32" magic loop for the toes</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj--URpv99R33xY36Kk2fvOXr2lQLshyLq8rufhaTuxH1lif2zTy1LbsGO7mXBMcfl3FU-DITZ8tcgT019dj22U7L-IJGIYh5541ez7qBH2LeFrBCa1T-GIJ9jRkYBpvLy94j0NaWRGt__LftSklo6H5HMvLjia22WcarTMdGHr4dglxOWujYGMUKRF/s2224/IMG_3781.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="On Stephanie’s feet are newly finished socks she knit with a foldover cuff featuring a pop of sparkly orchid over top. Main fabric is a rich brown with pops of orange, pink, purple, orchid. Worn with cuffed jeans." border="0" data-original-height="2224" data-original-width="2224" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj--URpv99R33xY36Kk2fvOXr2lQLshyLq8rufhaTuxH1lif2zTy1LbsGO7mXBMcfl3FU-DITZ8tcgT019dj22U7L-IJGIYh5541ez7qBH2LeFrBCa1T-GIJ9jRkYBpvLy94j0NaWRGt__LftSklo6H5HMvLjia22WcarTMdGHr4dglxOWujYGMUKRF/w400-h400/IMG_3781.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Any unfamiliar techniques I would recommend looking on YouTube. This is the recipe I have configured for myself, it is not an in-depth pattern, it is not for sale - feel free to knit it for personal use! </div><div><br /></div><div>If you're new to knitting socks, I recommend searching for a beginner's sock pattern and/or look for books or tutorials on how to knit socks!</div><div><br /></div><div>For the socks in this photo, I used fingering weight sock yarn and US1/2.25mm needles.</div><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>CUFF</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>My <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHeXj30k9dA&t=4s" target="_blank">"Peek-a-Boo Cuffs" tutorial</a></li><li>With contrast color (CC) Old Norwegian cast on (CO) number of stitches you use for your socks</li><li>Place BOR (beginning of round) marker, join in round without twisting</li><li>Knit 16rnds, cut CC</li><li>Join main color (MC), knit 12 rnds</li><li>Fold wrong sides together (tucking tails in or weave them in), knit to CO edge</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>LEG</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>place marker (I like using lightbulb safety pins) on 1st round for easy counting</li><li>k3, p1 for 20 rounds</li></ul><p></p><p><b>HEEL </b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>set-up by removing BOR, knit 1, replace BOR (so no purl channels on the very edges)</li><li>knit across half of sts (instep)</li><li>shadow wrap heel in main color (or use contrast color if you prefer)</li><li>Earthtones Girl Tutorials</li><ul><li><a href="https://youtu.be/fDw7RSmxVxs" target="_blank">No Fear Sock Knitting: Class 9: Shadow Wrap Short Row Heel</a> </li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/XElS6SxLm0I" target="_blank">No Fear Sock Knitting: Class 11: Contrast Shadow Wrap Heel without Cutting Main Yarn</a></li></ul></ul><p><b>FOOT</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>3x1 rib on top half of stitches and stockinette on bottom half of stitches (I use a stitch marker that's different from my BOR marker to mark the half way point)</li><li>use a stitch marker to mark every 10 rounds for easy counting and to knit a pair of socks that are the same length</li><li>knit until it covers tip of pinky toe</li></ul><p></p><p><b>TOE</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>switch to 32" magic loop by knitting one round without purls - divide stitches in half for top and bottom onto the two needles</li><li>decrease round (one stitch decreased on each side of each half so 4 stitches less per round)</li><li>alternate knit even with decrease round until 20/20 stitches on top and bottom</li><li>decrease every round until 10/10 or 8/8 or 6/6 depending on if you need more length or like a slightly pointier toe</li><li>graft top and bottom stitches</li></ul><div>Chit chat on a "summery" version of this recipe from June 2021 on Episode 61 of my YouTube channel (link should take you to the spot in the episode where it starts talking about the finished socks): <a href="https://youtu.be/-NcKIyEFkM4?t=1716" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/-NcKIyEFkM4?t=1716</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdwdnmIVrU4yLrp24vskzpfoApMNCXpRIIP2_ZB-qV8mexWNlr36NkBYozKeOJv9xu1RW9C1PeRPuMgU461V0WbScZIrmM5VjB6kst7bW_H_h5gpQ1wB9e0eCxqcWnwsiwVzwlwSDHOCwRuZ1DlSIBbA3UN50j_MudJ6BBFKQO2zg2WtgkQO90rJ9/s4032/IMG_3779.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="On Stephanie’s feet are newly finished socks she knit with a foldover cuff featuring a pop of sparkly orchid over top. Main fabric is a rich brown with pops of orange, pink, purple, orchid. Worn with cuffed jeans. View looking down at feet next to crunchy brown oak leaves.." border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdwdnmIVrU4yLrp24vskzpfoApMNCXpRIIP2_ZB-qV8mexWNlr36NkBYozKeOJv9xu1RW9C1PeRPuMgU461V0WbScZIrmM5VjB6kst7bW_H_h5gpQ1wB9e0eCxqcWnwsiwVzwlwSDHOCwRuZ1DlSIBbA3UN50j_MudJ6BBFKQO2zg2WtgkQO90rJ9/w640-h480/IMG_3779.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223934950586759579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952345068273529461.post-11751261414216513812020-03-06T13:46:00.002-06:002020-03-07T21:25:23.346-06:00Drawstring Bag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I really like bags. Big bags. Small bags. Zipper bags. Drawstring bags. Bags in bags in bags..... Though there's still snow on the ground, the smell of spring is in the air. I was inspired to pull together fabric and materials to sew up a drawstring project bag today. This size can easily hold a pair of socks and possibly a small or medium-ish sized shawl (I suppose it also depends on how many different yarn cakes are needed). I followed Mollie's "How to Sew a Drawstring Bag" (<a href="https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/how-to-sew-a-drawstring-bag-4685165">https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/how-to-sew-a-drawstring-bag-4685165</a>) tutorial. It's clear, concise, and has photos with each step.<br />
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<li>boxed bottom because I like my bags to stand up</li>
<li>little cotton loop inside and fabric loop with rectangular ring inside for removable progress keepers</li>
<li>didn't have rope or cord on hand so I used ribbon and natural wooden ball beads to secure the ends from going through the drawstring channel</li>
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LOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT and looking forward to making more!!! This was a couple hour project of focused time. You could also break it up into cutting out pieces, sewing pieces, etc but I find my work flow most efficient when I can sit down and do it all at once.</div>
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<li><span style="font-family: lora, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.07px;">two different exterior fabrics</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: lora, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.07px;">added another 1/2 inch to width of drawstring channel</span></span></li>
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Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223934950586759579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952345068273529461.post-8722696312454084192020-01-06T14:48:00.005-06:002020-01-06T23:34:15.444-06:00Double Pointed Needle Holder<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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If you knit with double pointed needles, you know that some times stitches fall off the needles or poke through things or whatever double pointed needles decide they want to do. I looked through my scrap bin and found lots of matching pieces I could use to make myself some sentimental double pointed needle holders. "Sentimental" because they're baby carrier woven wrap scraps! I have been wearing my kids since they were born and though we wear a lot less now than we did in the newborn stage and early toddlerhood times, the memories of wearing are fresh. Keeping our babies close. Melting away meltdowns. Hiking up mountains to get that breathtaking view. Traveling safely through busy streets. Getting into school faster with lil sis on my back instead of going at the uneven toddler-pace through a parking lot. So many memories. It's more than a piece of fabric. It's pieces of fabric woven into our lives.<br />
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So here are some of my wrap scrap projects using the tutorial by the Nome Knitter: <a href="http://thenomeknitter.blogspot.com/2015/05/tutorial-double-pointed-needle-keeper.html">http://thenomeknitter.blogspot.com/2015/05/tutorial-double-pointed-needle-keeper.html</a>.<br />
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<li>Use interfacing lining the interior fabric if the fabric is thinner so you have less chances of the needles poking through plus it just gives some sturdiness to the fabric. I didn't use it for the heavier weight fabrics but I did for the lighter weight ones (coral/silver one). </li>
<li>If you're using precious wrap scrap material and don't have enough for the interior, use cotton duck or quilter's cotton for the inside. Choose a fabric that isn't prone to pulls otherwise your needles may wreak havoc on the inside (or your little crochet hooks if you're making pouches for those!).</li>
<li>Add a little fabric loop on the outside for stitch markers. I didn't because I plan on having the holder inside a project bag that will already have loops for stitch markers.</li>
<li>Not so much on the making but on the why maybe...when flying, knitting needles are allowed on airplanes in checked or carry-on luggage but currently <a href="https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/knitting-needles" target="_blank">TSA</a> says it's up to the TSA agent to let you carry them on the plane...and that you might have been luck with wooden versus metal needles. So basically if you don't want to worry about your knitting needles getting thrown out or having nothing to do on a long flight, switch to wooden needles for the plane. Hence these little wooden double pointed needles. Pretty sure my super sharp red lace Chiaogoo needles wouldn't fly.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Six different woven wrap fabrics represented here!</td></tr>
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If I am using double pointed needles with sock knitting, I prefer using 5 inch double pointed needles (opposed to longer ones) so I cut my pieces of fabric to be 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches (add 1.5" to the length of the needles that will be living in that holder). If you crochet, you can make a holder for your hooks as well! Just adjust the length of the fabric to the length of your hooks.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When the project is still in the early beginnings, it can fit inside the holder with the needles!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As the project grows, the needles can be stored inside the holder while the project remains on the outside. This keeps the needles from poking other projects or falling off. </td></tr>
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Happy making!<br />
Stephanie<br />
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P.S. - For my <a href="https://bijouwear.com/" target="_blank">Bijou Wear</a> geeks out there, the fabrics featured are the following pairings:<br />
Mythos Moxie/Spun Sugar Waves<br />
Abstract Daybreak/Crossroads Invisibility Cloak<br />
Windmills Blaze/Baskerville Shadow.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wintry walk in matching Mama-made Mountain Mist Hats (pattern by Tin Can Knits). Decadence Showstopper woven wrap by Bijou Wear.</td></tr>
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Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223934950586759579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952345068273529461.post-33170454609291367252019-07-02T16:47:00.000-05:002020-03-06T13:47:43.854-06:00Project BagsI recently made several project bags inspired by a tutorial on Spruce Crafts <a href="https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/needlecrafts-project-bag-4174921" target="_blank">"How to Sew a Knitting or Crochet Project Bag."</a> The basic fabric measurements I followed and then I added on loops for D-rings for stitch markers, swivel snaphooks for yarn guides, some times two over the shoulder straps, some times one longer loop on the side for an over the shoulder strap, pockets, etc. I don't have measurements for those because I used remnant fabrics most of the time and just kinda eyeballed those as I went. I will say, pin pin pin (if you don't usually)!! You'll have much straighter results and less backtracking (seam ripper *cough* *cough*). Getting those seams lined right up is something I just squeal over! Playing with patterns and color is so much fun. I love remnant bins (at the store and my own at home!) to find what works together.<br />
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Here are photos of ones I have made with notes!<br />
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<li>I. Love. Birds. And. Flowers.</li>
<li>cotton twill for the boxed bottom</li>
<li>KAM snaps for the buttons</li>
<li>cotton twill for a double pocket inside</li>
<li>cotton webbing for the side loop</li>
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<li>I. Love. Birds. And. Flowers.</li>
<li>cotton duck or home decor inside/outside (but still cotton) fabric, not really sure what it is, for the boxed bottom</li>
<li>fabric from boxed bottom used for dual pocket inside</li>
<li>quilter's cotton for the upper outer fabric and inside lining and loops</li>
<li>loop made for a D-ring to hold stitch markers</li>
<li>longer loop on the side to go over a shoulder and can be tied in a bow when not in use</li>
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<b>The Cycling Hedgehogs One</b></h2>
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<li>Could this fabric be any cuter?!!?!? I mean, they're cycling hedgehogs!!</li>
<li>two cotton webbing shoulder straps</li>
<li>yellow heart KAM snap buttons (CUTEST EVER to go with the CUTEST EVER fabric)</li>
<li>duck cotton canvas for the boxed bottom and dual pockets inside</li>
<li>loop for D-ring for stitch markers</li>
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The Herb Garden One</h2>
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<li>I come from generations of gardeners and makers. I married into generations of gardeners and makers.</li>
<li>denim boxed bottom and inside pocket</li>
<li>cotton webbing for dual shoulder straps</li>
<li>orange heart KAM snaps</li>
<li>green gingham side loop (for a carabiner and small water bottle or keys or small pouch of notions maybe??)</li>
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The Purple Floral One</h2>
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<li>My favorite color is purple. All shades of purple.</li>
<li>I forgot to add on the interior pocket so I ended up adding the pockets on the outside.</li>
<li>Added a snap button to the outside pocket so things don't fall out. Not in love with how it doesn't line up with the top closure snaps but I'll be okay with it!</li>
<li>side loop to go on wall hook or on wrist for knitting on the go</li>
<li>small loop over the top with D-ring for removable stitch markers</li>
<li>two loops over the top for swivel snaphooks that act as yarn guides</li>
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The Sage One</h2>
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<li>This one is so peaceful. Inspired by nature. Inspired by the lake and sky and plants.</li>
<li>Wearing my children has been an integral part of my journey as a mother. In this special project bag are several fabric pieces from woven wraps.</li>
<li>KAM snaps for top button closure</li>
<li>Because the interior lining is a very lightweight chambray, used cotton canvas for both exterior fabrics (ran out of heavyweight interfacing so used mid-weight throughout otherwise I might've used heavyweight interfacing with the chambray for more structure but the canvas exterior did the trick!).</li>
<li>Cotton webbing for the side strap, long enough to go over a shoulder.</li>
<li>Interior dual pocket and single pocket from babywearing woven wrap scrap (Bijou Wear's Arcadia Sky and Misfit Mermaid).</li>
<li>Swivel snaphook fabric loop made from babywearing woven wrap scrap (Bijou Wear's Lilies Teal).</li>
<li>Fabric loop for rectangular ring for stitch markers made from babywearing woven wrap scrap (Bijou Wear's Canopy Flora).</li>
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The Donut One</h2>
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<li>cake or donut? yes, please and thank you!</li>
<li>denim boxed base</li>
<li>cotton webbing wrist strap on side</li>
<li>pockets on both sides of interior made from babywearing woven wrap scrap (Bijou Wear's Decadence Skyline and Plaidass Juliette)</li>
<li>small loops for rectangular ring and swivel snap hook made from babywearing woven wrap scrap (Bijou Wear's Misfit Unicorn and Spun Sugar Waves)</li>
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<li>cotton webbing shoulder straps</li>
<li>side wrist strap</li>
<li>interior pockets made from babywearing woven wrap scrap (Bijou Wear's Spun Sugar Waves)</li>
<li>small loop for rectangular ring made from babywearing woven wrap scrap (Bijou Wear's Abstract Daybreak)</li>
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Feeling festive? Snow just brings on the festivities here. Love how the sun shines through the wintry landscape and how the icicles glisten in the sunrise. </div>
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I created this snowflake beanie to capture that love for snow. That chill in the air that refreshes your lungs are you breathe in. That welcome warmth of the sun when you step out from the shadow of an evergreen tree. The pom just tops it off, literally!</div>
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<li>US 13 (9.0 mm) 16" circular knitting needles</li>
<li>US 15 (10.0 mm) 16" circular knitting needles</li>
<li>Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick</li>
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<li>Color A: River Run (less than 1 skein)</li>
<li>Color B: Fisherman (less than 1 skein)</li>
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<li>115 mm pom maker (optional)</li>
<li>place marker</li>
<li>yarn needle</li>
<li>scissors</li>
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<li>This is made as an adult size. Due to the match and pattern, I don't think this works well as a smaller size though you could play around with the type of yarn and needle size to see if you can get different sizes. </li>
<li>Colorwork chart adapted from <a href="https://www.churchmouseyarns.com/products/free-charts" target="_blank">Church Mouse Yarns & Teas "Snowflake" Chart</a></li>
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<li>Circumference: 19 inches</li>
<li>Height: 12 inches (not including pom)</li>
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CO = cast on</div>
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k = knit</div>
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rnd(s) = round(s)</div>
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k2tog = knit two together (decrease)</div>
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<li>With color A and smaller needles, CO 42 sts, join in round without twisting, place marker.</li>
<li>*k1, p1 for a 1x1 ribbing for 8 rnds</li>
<li>Pick up color B and follow color chart below.</li>
<li>Cut color B and continue shaping crown with color A.</li>
<li>*k3, k2tog. k2.</li>
<li>*k2, k2tog. k2.</li>
<li>*k1, k2tog. k2.</li>
<li>*k2tog</li>
<li>Cut color A with a 6" tail and weave through remaining sts twice before weaving in end.</li>
<li>Make pom with desired yarn and attach to top of beanie.</li>
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When the yarn is such a fun combination of colors, I tend to go for patterns that are simpler so that the colors and pattern don't compete with one another. This fun diagonal bumped pattern goes pretty well with this yarn I think! I LOVE the colors.</div>
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<b>Yarn Used</b>: Lion Brand Mandala Thick & Quick in Pocket Watch; less than 1 skein (75.5 yards to be exact for a slouchy adult beanie!)<br />
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This slouchy beanie is so comfy! It feels lighter weight on compared to some other slouchy beanies I've made from Lion Brand's Wool-Ease Thick & Quick.<br />
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LOVE how the pattern on the hat looks worn (even without a pom! gasp, did I say no pom?!).<br />
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I've had my heart on making a yoked cowl but hadn't found a pattern that caught my eye until this week. I really don't enjoy a cold neck or cold shoulders so this type of cowl seems like it would do the trick! Plus, there's the potential for snow 6 months out of the year where I live so cozy accessories get put to plenty of use.<br />
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I didn't use the same yarns as suggested in the pattern, I used what I had already in my yarn collection. Kept the same suggested weight and needle size. Pattern was easy to follow and when I had a question, Laura at Fogbound Knits was quick to respond!<br />
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<b>Pattern</b>: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/midwinter-3" target="_blank">Midwinter by Fogbound Knits</a><br />
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<li>Color 1: Red Heart Soft Essentials in Charcoal</li>
<li>Color 2: Red Heart Soft Essentials in Misty Rose</li>
<li>Color 3: Red Heart Soft Essentials in Navy</li>
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The original pattern uses Lion Brand Mandala Thick & Quick. I didn't find it in any stores near me so I ordered some to give it a try. They come in fun colors and since it's super bulky, it works up super fast! Stay tuned!! I'll add the pics here when they're finished.<br />
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<b>Pattern</b>: <a href="https://www.yarnspirations.com/caron-nordic-flake-hat/CAK0116-004419V.html" target="_blank">CARON NORDIC FLAKE HAT</a><br />
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<b>Yarn Used</b>: Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Dark Heathered Rose and Fisherman<br />
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<b>Notes</b>:<br />
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<li>The pattern's yarn is 100% acrylic and the one I used is 80% acrylic/20% wool and from my experience, wool or wool blends yarns tend to have a little more bounce and tightens up some compared to 100% acrylic yarns.</li>
<li>Used 16 inch circular knitting needles and double pointed needles at the end of the shaping instead of knitting the whole hat on double pointed needles as indicated in the pattern.</li>
<li>I got bored with ribbing 2x2 so I ended it a little early and changed to stockinette for the last inch before starting the first color chart.</li>
<li>My initial cast on wasn't the right number because it was actually started for a different hat but I decided I liked this pattern more so I just added one the needed number of stitches using "<a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knit-front-and-back-kfb/" target="_blank">kfb</a>" evenly distributed before starting the color chart. </li>
<li>Did the pom in the contrast color instead of the main color as indicated in the pattern.</li>
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I've always wanted to knit a sweater for myself but I just don't really enjoy knitting in separate pieces (I don't knit socks for that reason...because what if the two don't match up to be the same?!!?) and having to seam. I strongly prefer knitting in the round and seamless knitting. I've made baby and toddler sweaters and cardigans but never in an adult size....until now!!!!!!!!<br />
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<b>Pattern: </b>"<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chunky-raglan-cardigan" target="_blank">Chunky Raglan Cardigan</a>" Designs by Phanessads<br />
<b>Yarn:</b> 4 skeins of Lion Brand's Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Raisin<br />
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<li>It's knitted top down and you can modify as needed for length of the body and sleeves.</li>
<li>I prefer a longer to shorter length so I added an additional 2.5 inches to the recommended body length (11 inches instead of 8.5 inches prior to ribbing). For the ribbing on the body and sleeves I did a regular 1x1 ribbing instead of the twist. </li>
<li>I did the body ribbing with US 15, sleeves were done with US 13 so I kept the ribbing with the same size needles. You could change it up to do the sleeves in US 15 and all ribbing in US 13 if you'd like - Phanessa has noted that in her updated pattern. If I were to make another, I will probably do the ribbing with smaller needles but they're fine as they are too!</li>
<li>I have some yarn leftover so I might add pockets to the front.</li>
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If you need help with anything, Phanessa (pattern designer) has a Facebook group featuring this pattern for the month of December as a knit-along! Not interested in joining another Facebook group? She's posting tips and working the pattern along on her <a href="https://www.designsbyphanessa.com/blog" target="_blank">blog</a>.<br />
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If you're looking for a quick to knit hat that fits a large range of head circumferences (well, probably not newborn unless you cast on a few less stitches - easy to adjust!), this is your go-to. Need teacher gifts? Besties? One for the whole family? This is it.<br />
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<b>Materials</b><br />
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<li>US 13 (9.0 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needles (or set of double pointed needles)</li>
<li>Lion Brand Wool-East Thick & Quick in Coney Island (or other super bulky yarn); I used all 80 meters (87 yards) of one skein</li>
<li>place marker</li>
<li>yarn needle</li>
<li>scissors</li>
<li>ruler</li>
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<li>If you're going to mess around with the cast on, just make sure you end up with a number divisible by two since it is a 1x1 ribbing.</li>
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<li>Gauge: 2x2" in 1x1 ribbing = 5 stitches/6 rows</li>
<li>Height: 13 inches</li>
<li>Circumference: 16 inches (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqxWjyJH_xa/" target="_blank">link to Instagram video of super stretchiness</a>)</li>
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co = cast on</div>
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k = knit</div>
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<li>long tail co 44 sts, join without twisting, place marker</li>
<li>*k1, p1 for a 1x1 ribbing. Continue until 12 inches from co edge</li>
<li>*k2tog (22 sts)</li>
<li>knit in round</li>
<li>*k2tog (11 sts)</li>
<li>cut and draw remaining yarn through sts twice, pull tight</li>
<li>weave in ends</li>
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This knit beanie by <a href="https://www.designsbyphanessa.com/" target="_blank">Designs by Phanessa</a> is super cute, works up quickly, and is such a classic pattern that works well with a variety of colors. She has the pattern available for <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knit-jamie-slouch" target="_blank">sale</a> in a crochet OR a knit version!</div>
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When you purchase Phanessa's pattern, it comes in a range of sizes so you can make Mommy & Me sets or Daddy & Me sets or one for you and your bestie! Make a matching set for a couple's engagement shoot or a whole family of hats for holiday photos!! SO. MANY. OPTIONS. MUST. KNIT. FASTER. The kids have lots of teachers to be thankful for so I'm thinking some of these might make it into their gift bags....!!<br />
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Give it a try with solid colored yarn or heathered or self-striping! Depending on the colors you choose, the pattern can be a greater contrast or more subtle. Different blends of yarn may make your gauge change too so be aware of that (wool blends tend to knit up tighter while 100% acrylic yarn tends to work up looser for me!).</div>
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Who doesn't love a jumbo pom pom?? There's something so fun about the pom pom. Plus, the weight gives the slouch its full effect!<br />
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Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223934950586759579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952345068273529461.post-65470234316990884912018-11-20T16:31:00.003-06:002018-11-21T07:28:26.840-06:00Tri-Color Fair Isle: Woodsy Edition (knit)Fair isle knitting has always looked so awesome and yet so intimidating. I decided to give it a try with THREE colors and try and I. LOVE. IT. Reading color charts is super fun - and as the rounds add up, the pattern appears! Using a Post-It note to cover up the rows to come helps me from getting confused. Or using a Post-It Tape Flag to point to the row that I'm on also helps (or do both!).<br />
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/favorite-knit-fair-isle-hat#" target="_blank">"Favorite Knit Fair Isle Hat" by Red Heart</a></h3>
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Notes (some deviations from pattern)</h3>
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<li>Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Heathered Forest Green (color A)</li>
<li>Lion Brand Rouch of Alpaca in Taupe and Wood (colors B and C respectively)</li>
<li>US 7, 16" circular knitting needles</li>
<li>US 9, 16" circular knitting needles</li>
<li>US 9 set of double pointed needles</li>
<li>yarn needle</li>
<li>scissors</li>
<li>stitch marker</li>
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<li>Followed "large" size (cast on 92 stitches) and after Chart 1, completed six rounds knit instead of three.</li>
<li>Finished Measurements:</li>
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<li>Circumference: 18.5 inches</li>
<li>Height: 9.5 inches</li>
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Because you'll be holding two different yarns together, depending on the weight of yarn used, the sizing of the finished product and needles needed may be different than what I used below. Use that to your advantage to make different sizes and play around with gauge swatches to find the best match for what you're making.<br />
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<b>Materials</b><br />
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<li>two different medium weight (4) yarns</li>
<li>US 9 (5.5 mm) 16" circular knitting needles</li>
<li>US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16" circular knitting needles</li>
<li>US 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles</li>
<li>US 11 (8.0 mm) 16" circular knitting needles</li>
<li>yarn needle</li>
<li>scissors</li>
<li>stitch marker</li>
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<span style="background-color: white;">k = knit</span></div>
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<li>Hat</li>
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<li>Circumference: 16 inches</li>
<li>Height: 8 inches</li>
<li>Gauge: 1x1" stockinette = 4 sts x 4 rows</li>
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<li>Cowl</li>
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<li>Circumference: 16 inches</li>
<li>Height: 6 inches</li>
<li>Gauge: 1x1" garter = 3 sts x 4 rows</li>
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<li>With US 9, CO 56 while holding both strands of yarn together. Join in round without twisting. Place stitch marker. </li>
<li>*k1, p1* for a 1x1 ribbing for 2 inches from CO edge</li>
<li>switch to US 10.5, stockinette until 6 inches from CO edge</li>
<li>start decreasing, change to double pointed needles at some point</li>
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<li>*k6, k2tog*</li>
<li>knit in round</li>
<li>*k5, k2tog*</li>
<li>knit in round</li>
<li>*k4, k2tog*</li>
<li>*k3, k2tog*</li>
<li>*k2, k2tog*</li>
<li>*k1, k2tog*</li>
<li>*k2tog*</li>
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<li>cut yarns with a 6 inch tail, thread through loops and pull tight, weave in ends</li>
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<li>With US 11, CO 42 while holding both strands of yarn together. Join in round without twisting. Place stitch marker.</li>
<li>knit in round</li>
<li>purl in round</li>
<li>repeat last two rows (garter) until 6 inches from CO edge</li>
<li>bind off loosely, cut yarn with 6 inch tail and weave in ends</li>
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Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223934950586759579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952345068273529461.post-28137727777028513632018-11-10T07:44:00.000-06:002018-11-10T07:44:02.341-06:00Heart Happy Hats (knit)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In addition to playing around with color, I wanted to play around a little with different textures of yarn too. But I needed to find yarns that were also similar in weight otherwise my gauge would be all wonky and I don't always take the time to make gauge swatches to figure out (aka adjust) patterns accordingly. It's like a science experiment - change only one variable at a time otherwise it's hard to figure out what went wrong (or right!).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7sZTcvBxd6h1ujQHrNzYOyMcdIkLAy2l0zXy29WfEESiH2Yhm7BbO4Lypoz11oiLg6QgEnoqkABnLEHftRqTBc663EJa1axTbsccNpMmKQPlFoOqZ9Lj2qfuHEPbkMXlr2T-daJlKSMA/s1600/HeartHappyHat-Malachite%252BCream-6987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Two knit hats on top of each other. Bottom one has a multi-colored ribbing with a cream hat base that has multi-colored hearts. Top of the hat has the opposite coloring scheme." border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7sZTcvBxd6h1ujQHrNzYOyMcdIkLAy2l0zXy29WfEESiH2Yhm7BbO4Lypoz11oiLg6QgEnoqkABnLEHftRqTBc663EJa1axTbsccNpMmKQPlFoOqZ9Lj2qfuHEPbkMXlr2T-daJlKSMA/s640/HeartHappyHat-Malachite%252BCream-6987.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></div>
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The "Facet Stones" yarn by Loops & Threads varies a little in thickness throughout the ball of yarn and the color changes too! So fun.<br />
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<b>Materials</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Loops & Threads Facet Stones in Malachite</li>
<li>Red Heart Soft Essentials in Cream</li>
<li>US 9 (5.5 mm) 16" circular knitting needles</li>
<li>US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16" circular knitting needles</li>
<li>US 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles</li>
<li>stitch marker</li>
<li>yarn needle</li>
<li>scissors</li>
<li>65 mm pom pom maker</li>
</ul>
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<b style="background-color: white;">Finished Measurements</b></div>
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<ul>
<li style="font-family: lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">Baby (0-24 months)</li>
<ul style="font-family: lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">
<li>Circumference: 13.5 inches</li>
<li>Height: 6.75 inches, not including pom pom</li>
</ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "lora" , serif;">Toddler (2-4 years)</span></li>
<ul>
<li>Circumference: 15 inches</li>
<li>Height: 7.5 inches, not including pom pom</li>
</ul>
<li>Kid (as long as it fits!)</li>
<ul>
<li>Circumference: 16 inches</li>
<li>Height: 8 inches, not including pom pom</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<b style="background-color: white;">Abbreviations</b></div>
<div style="font-family: lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">
<span style="background-color: white;">co = cast on</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">k = knit</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">p = purl</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">sts = stitches</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">*_* = repeat</span><br />
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<b>Notes</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Gauge: 4x4" = 18 rows x 16 stitches</li>
<li>Baby Size:</li>
<ul>
<li>I repeated the body pattern until 5.5 inches from the cast on edge but could've stopped earlier at 5 inches but I lost track of my ruler. </li>
</ul>
<li>Toddler Size:</li>
<ul>
<li>for the ribbing I accidently missed 1 row so I had 7 rows of ribbing instead of 8 (it's also a little less bulky that the cream yarn so it takes more rows to work up the same length of ribbing so if you want a longer ribbing, add on more rows)</li>
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<li>I varied the colorwork slightly between each size and wrote the patterns accordingly below. If you want to make it differently for what's written, you'll just have to play around with the naming of the colors used to keep track of which is color A or B!</li>
</ul>
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<b>Instructions (Baby)</b></div>
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<ul>
<li>Color A - cream, Color B - multi-colored</li>
<li>with smaller needles and color A, long-tail co 48, join in round being careful not to twist, place marker</li>
<li>*k1, p1* for 8 rounds in color A</li>
<li>switch to bigger needles and join color B</li>
<li>*k1-A, k1-B*</li>
<li>k-B in round</li>
<li>*k1-B, k1-A*</li>
<li>k-B in round</li>
<li>repeat last 4 rounds until 5 inches from cast on edge (I went to 5.5 inches but shorter may fit more snug but slouchy is cute too - can also fold up ribbing until baby grows into hat)</li>
<li>cut color A</li>
<li>continue shaping in color B, change to double pointed needles</li>
<ul>
<li>*k6, k2tog*</li>
<li>k in round</li>
<li>*k5, k2tog*</li>
<li>k in round</li>
<li>*k4, k2tog*</li>
<li>*k3, k2tog*</li>
<li>*k2, k2tog*</li>
<li>*k1, k2tog*</li>
<li>*k2tog*</li>
</ul>
<li>make 65 mm pom pom with color A, attach securely to top of hat</li>
</ul>
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<b>Instructions (Toddler)</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Color A - multi-colored, Color B - cream</li>
<li>with smaller needles and color A, long-tail co 56, join in round being careful not to twist, place marker</li>
<li>*k1, p1* for 8 rounds in color A</li>
<li>switch to bigger needles and join color B</li>
<li>*k1-A, k1-B*</li>
<li>k-B in round</li>
<li>*k1-B, k1-A*</li>
<li>k-B in round</li>
<li>repeat last 4 rounds until 6 inches from cast on edge</li>
<li>continue shaping in repeating pattern, starting first decrease round with color B only; change to double pointed needles</li>
<ul>
<li>*k6, k2tog* (48 sts)</li>
<li>k in round</li>
<li>*k5, k2tog*</li>
<li>k in round</li>
<li>*k4, k2tog*</li>
<li>k in round</li>
<li>*k3, k2tog*</li>
<li>*k2, k2tog* (21 sts) - should be first decrease round that uses both colors A and B</li>
<li>*k1, k2tog* (14 sts), cut color A</li>
<li>*k2tog* (7 sts)</li>
<li>cut color B, thread through remaining loops</li>
</ul>
<li>make 65 mm pom pom with color A, attach securely to top of hat</li>
</ul>
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<b>Instructions (Kid)</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Color A - multi-colored, Color B - cream</li>
<li>with smaller needles and color A, long-tail CO 64, join in round being careful not to twist, place marker</li>
<li>*k1, p1* for 8 rounds in color A</li>
<li>switch to bigger needles and join color B</li>
<li>*k1-A, k1-B*</li>
<li>k-A in round</li>
<li>*k1-B, k1-A*</li>
<li>k-A in round</li>
<li>repeat last 4 rounds until 6.5 inches from cast on edge</li>
<li>cut color B</li>
<li>continue shaping in color B, change to double pointed needles</li>
<ul>
<li>*k6, k2tog*</li>
<li>k in round</li>
<li>*k5, k2tog*</li>
<li>k in round</li>
<li>*k4, k2tog*</li>
<li>*k3, k2tog*</li>
<li>*k2, k2tog*</li>
<li>*k1, k2tog*</li>
<li>*k2tog*</li>
</ul>
<li>make 65 mm pom pom with color A, attach securely to top of hat</li>
</ul>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baby and Toddler Sizes</td></tr>
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Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223934950586759579noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952345068273529461.post-31568539784214299612018-11-09T15:33:00.001-06:002018-11-09T15:33:35.582-06:00Rolled Spice Cake Beanie (knit)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMZ5npPsQcCMkee08KxYLkvrW38QOAqNKgAsY3K6sbRd1ymbJ0XLlnKiISacFHQ_NYKUkPDcoE3B99EBIORAT5UxgQMYqtYLVS4Nw4KWxNuIP-KCDUsEmkE4Cp_8iS5wvi3nSGaJE1h4/s1600/Carrot%252BSugar%252BSpice%252BCowl%252BHats%252BSet-7026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Two rust chunky yarn hats next to each other on a wooden surface. Left hat has a rolled brim and pom pom on top. Right hat has a ribbed brim and cream accent hearts and a hole on top." border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMZ5npPsQcCMkee08KxYLkvrW38QOAqNKgAsY3K6sbRd1ymbJ0XLlnKiISacFHQ_NYKUkPDcoE3B99EBIORAT5UxgQMYqtYLVS4Nw4KWxNuIP-KCDUsEmkE4Cp_8iS5wvi3nSGaJE1h4/s640/Carrot%252BSugar%252BSpice%252BCowl%252BHats%252BSet-7026.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sister Sister</td></tr>
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I made a "sister beanie" to the <a href="https://ediblethoughts-stephanie.blogspot.com/2018/10/sugar-spice-beanie-for-bun-knit.html" target="_blank">SUGAR & SPICE BEANIE FOR A BUN (KNIT)</a>. This one has a rolled brim that uses a smaller set of needles before changing to a bigger set of needles to keep it from stretching out too much. The pom is optional but really tops off the hat nicely.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpg5Z7vMlFwZYOBTerjUgIK4mfIA1Y437UJwu-hTi4UbED3omkOrcMP3sMXo7ua95L4XXRkvdwCt057EPOSNDLRYDaIh-iLe95RLKH0_-80oURMS7QnN3TZn0U5S6rUQX9zbxTdeTAKaA/s1600/Carrot%252BSugar%252BSpice%252BCowl%252BHats%252BSet-7024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Close-up of the differing tops of two rust chunky knit hats. Bottom one has a pom pom and top one has a hole for hair to come through. Top one also has cream heart accents." border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpg5Z7vMlFwZYOBTerjUgIK4mfIA1Y437UJwu-hTi4UbED3omkOrcMP3sMXo7ua95L4XXRkvdwCt057EPOSNDLRYDaIh-iLe95RLKH0_-80oURMS7QnN3TZn0U5S6rUQX9zbxTdeTAKaA/s640/Carrot%252BSugar%252BSpice%252BCowl%252BHats%252BSet-7024.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Twinning but Different</td></tr>
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The hat was sent off with the beanie for a bun and a "carrot cake with cream cheese frosting" cowl (similar to <a href="https://ediblethoughts-stephanie.blogspot.com/2017/12/wintry-sunshine-cowl-crochet.html" target="_blank">"WINTRY SUNSHINE COWL (CROCHET)"</a>) as a "just because" gift. Some times people just need a little pick-me-up, a little cozy, a little something.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifgUVIxlWOi09GTf6gFT649LxHGbY0-oKRHuaYP_6Ky1gkj34f6ZsQ5wBtbaYtkLKHwTBHrdjy3o608HskHKltlf4vEDV5tldmNKi5gFsirH8Z1MiMDLbUeEU2iVBGtodYIRj3-ihVtl8/s1600/Carrot%252BSugar%252BSpice%252BCowl%252BHats%252BSet-7029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Two rust chunky knit hats next to each other on top of an orange and cream crocheted cowl on a wooden surface. Left hat has a rolled brim and pom. Right hat has a ribbed brim and cream accents and hole on top." border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifgUVIxlWOi09GTf6gFT649LxHGbY0-oKRHuaYP_6Ky1gkj34f6ZsQ5wBtbaYtkLKHwTBHrdjy3o608HskHKltlf4vEDV5tldmNKi5gFsirH8Z1MiMDLbUeEU2iVBGtodYIRj3-ihVtl8/s640/Carrot%252BSugar%252BSpice%252BCowl%252BHats%252BSet-7029.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Cowl. Rolled Spice Cake Beanie. Sugar & Spice Beanie for a Bun.</td></tr>
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<b>Materials</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Spice</li>
<li>US 11, 16" circular knitting needles</li>
<li>US 13, 16" circular knitting needles</li>
<li>65 mm pom pom maker, optional</li>
<li>yarn needle</li>
<li>stitch marker</li>
<li>scissors</li>
</ul>
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<b>Abbreviations</b></div>
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<ul>
<li>CO = cast on</li>
<li>k = knit</li>
<li>k2tog = knit two together to decrease</li>
<li>st(s) = stitch(es)</li>
<li>*___* = repeat what's between the asterisk through round</li>
</ul>
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<b>Finished Measurements</b></div>
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Forgot to measure before mailing off to recipient but it fits a kid and is stretchy (??)</div>
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<b>Instructions</b></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>with smaller needles, CO 42, join without twisting, place stitch marker at beginning</li>
<li>stockinette for 6 rounds</li>
<li>switch to larger needles, continue stockinette until 7 inches from CO edge</li>
<li>start decreasing</li>
<ul>
<li>*k5, k2tog*</li>
<li>k</li>
<li>*k4, k2tog*</li>
<li>k</li>
<li>*k3, k2tog*</li>
<li>*k2, k2tog*</li>
<li>*k1, k2tog*</li>
</ul>
<li>cut with a 6" tail, thread through remaining sts twice, pull tight, weave in end</li>
<li>make pom pom, attach securely to top of hat, weave ends back up through pom pom</li>
</ul>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "molengo"; font-size: 15.84px; letter-spacing: 0.07px;">Images have descriptions provided in the alternative text accessible to screen readers.</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223934950586759579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952345068273529461.post-79729196653344760462018-11-06T10:10:00.001-06:002018-11-06T10:16:53.515-06:00Pink-A-Boo Preemie/Doll Hat (knit)I had some leftover yarn that I planned on making a newborn hat out of for a cousin but it wasn't enough yarn... I ran out mid-round after the first shaping row so it's more of a preemie hat (less than 6 pounds) or a doll hat now.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0M8fpRCToPc4VNw2w_wriyXkgAdrKpoD0zJaJwAD60LzDSzBqZ2v88HuSby6zLZQBlwPLuEI4PYw-9vVO2h24Bvfm4perAmvRr8uD8PL4LcOlDTEZ6etSxiDXemM641bc8xS94y7qjE/s1600/Doll+Hat-6973.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Toddler with a purple and cream fair isle Mama-knit hat is putting a Mama-knit light pink hat onto a baby doll." border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0M8fpRCToPc4VNw2w_wriyXkgAdrKpoD0zJaJwAD60LzDSzBqZ2v88HuSby6zLZQBlwPLuEI4PYw-9vVO2h24Bvfm4perAmvRr8uD8PL4LcOlDTEZ6etSxiDXemM641bc8xS94y7qjE/s640/Doll+Hat-6973.jpg" title="" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two Babies in Mama-Made Hats</td></tr>
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<b><span style="background: #fcfefa; color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Materials</span></b><br />
<ul type="disc">
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">US 8 (5.00 mm) 12 inch circular knitting needles</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Yarn: Kashmere Kisses in Pink-A-Boo (65% wool, 30% polyamide, 5% cashmere)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">yarn needle</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">stitch marker</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">scissors</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Finished Measurements</b></span></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Circumference: 11 inches, unstretched</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Height: 4.5 inches</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Abbreviations</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">CO = cast on</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">k = knit</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">p = purl</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">k2tog = knit two stitches together</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Pattern adapted from <a href="http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/preemie-baby-hats" target="_blank">Red Heart's "Preemie Baby Hats" pattern (free)</a></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">rounds 1-6: k2, p2 to end of round</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">rounds 7-9: knit to end of round</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">rounds 10: purl to end of round</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">rounds 11-13: knit to end of round</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">round 14-16: purl to end of round</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">repeat rounds 7-16</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">round 17: *k6, k2tog* (30 sts)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">run out of yarn so pull yarn through sts, draw up firmly, fasten securely, weave in ends with yarn needle</span></li>
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After knitting several things using a super bulky yarn that can nearly stand up on its own, this cowl has been the total opposite feel. In place of the cushy bounce of the other bulky yarn, this one has an airy cloud of softness about it.</div>
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I also used metal knitting needles instead of bamboo ones and I really enjoyed them! When I started my knitting journey, metal ones felt too cold to me and my stitches slipped off too easily. This time around, I actually found it nice slipping the stitches off so smoothly and the feel of the metal didn't bother me at all! Maybe I'll give metal knitting needles more of a go now - though I'll use what I have (just maybe new sizes I'll try out metal...)!<br />
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<li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">2 skeins Buttercream Luxe Craft Angel Hair in Beige (used a full one and just a little of the second one)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 29" circular knitting needles</span></span></li>
<li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">stitch marker</span></span></li>
<li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">yarn needle</span></span></li>
<li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">scissors</span></span></li>
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I've had the <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2014/01/23/lauras-loop-garter-ear-flap-hat/" target="_blank">"Garter Ear Flap Hat" pattern by Purl Soho</a> bookmarked for awhile. I love that it requires no seaming up the back - worked in the round on circular needles. I love the ear flaps. I love that little tassel on top. BUT I was terrified of the acronyms - "wrp-t" and "s2kp." Okay, once I learned how to do those acronyms, it really wasn't that scary. I did it! I did it! And that <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/tassel-tiny-attached-tassel/" target="_blank">tassel</a>?? That tassel may make more appearances on pointed hats.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Je5cARXsvHO-6KjrpFNP6_ljlctT0uiO8bxdHqM78ERBWnkYVM0qweewkivTdfr9PQrgyUOhTDfK2nYrOybmOb-jn2sDBzWZkP2X_G1IVesNvVbb_bJgq5VgDJcMt8dDJqvPfIFNQfI/s1600/Autumnal+Garter+Ear+Flap+Hat-6897.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Close-up of little tassel coming out of pointed top of a knit yellowish, orangish, greenish, brownish hat on a wood surface next to fall leaves." border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Je5cARXsvHO-6KjrpFNP6_ljlctT0uiO8bxdHqM78ERBWnkYVM0qweewkivTdfr9PQrgyUOhTDfK2nYrOybmOb-jn2sDBzWZkP2X_G1IVesNvVbb_bJgq5VgDJcMt8dDJqvPfIFNQfI/s640/Autumnal+Garter+Ear+Flap+Hat-6897.jpg" title="" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
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<li>Pattern used (FREE!): <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2014/01/23/lauras-loop-garter-ear-flap-hat/" target="_blank">"Garter Ear Flap Hat" pattern by Purl Soho</a></li>
<li>Yarn: I Love This Yarn in Citrus Punch (US 8 4x4" = 18 sts x 23 r)</li>
<li>used recommended needle sizes for "kid pattern"</li>
<li>finished circumference: 17 3/4" (as stated in pattern!)</li>
<li>finished height: 9" from bottom of ear flap to top of hat, not including tassel (as stated in pattern!)</li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Oops I should’ve watched this video more carefully- I didn’t do it quite right. No wonder that ridges part on mine was a little zigzaggy lol).<br /><br /><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8pMeb0V2v3o/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8pMeb0V2v3o?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></span></li>
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Purples are my jam. I love all shades of purple. This particular darker rich purple reminds me of those large eggplants. Mmmmmmmm I love eggplant. Do you have a favorite variety? Mine are the smaller Japanese eggplant but I've also had the green and white round Thai eggplant that are really crunchy. Those are delicious too. I digress. This blog post provides no recipe for eggplants.<br />
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I made this little beanie for a bun for a toddler. My toddler happens to have very fine hair and little of it soooooo it isn't practical for my toddler but she was kind enough to model it for me!</div>
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<li>US 11 (8 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needles</li>
<li>US 13 (9 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needles</li>
<li>Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Eggplant (main color) and Fisherman (contrast color)</li>
<li>yarn needle</li>
<li>stitch marker</li>
<li>scissors</li>
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<li>Soooooo this is just off the packaging of the yarn in stockinette (there is no stockinette in this hat): 4x4 inches = 9 sts x 12 rows</li>
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<li>st(s) = stitch(es)</li>
<li>CO = cast on</li>
<li>k = knit</li>
<li>p = purl</li>
<li>k2tog = knit two together</li>
<li>p2tog purl two together</li>
<li>MC = main color</li>
<li>CC = contrasting color</li>
<li>*__* = repeat the directions between the asterisks</li>
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<li>Circumference = 17 inches, unstretched</li>
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<li>Whole hat, prior to shaping is done in a 2x2 (k2, p2) ribbing.</li>
<li>I think I messed up a little on the floaters in back (inside of the hat) because some of the contrast color peeks through a little when the hat is slightly stretched - if you wrap the yarn the right way inside, you probably won't run into this...though it could also just be using super bulky yarn so the holes are bigger than with finer yarn.</li>
<li>If longer length needed, add in a row or two to ribbing and/or before the decreases.</li>
<li>Fits a toddler, it's pretty stretchy because it's all ribbed 2x2 but you don't want it to actually stretch to the max because it messes with the fair isle so I'd keep this sizing to fit a toddler and no bigger of a head...</li>
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<li>With smaller needles, long-tail CO 48, join in round without twisting, place marker.</li>
<li>Rows 1-4: *k2, p2* ribbing</li>
<li>Switch to larger needles.</li>
<li>Row 5: k2 (MC), *p2 (MC), k2 (CC), p2 (MC), k2 (MC)* end with p2 (MC)</li>
<li>Row 6: *k2, p2* (MC)</li>
<li>Row 7: *k2 (CC), p2 (MC), k2 (MC), p2 (MC)*</li>
<li>Row 8: *k2, p2* (MC)</li>
<li>Row 9-16: repeat rows 5-8 twice</li>
<li>Row 17: cut CC (rest of rows use MC), *k2, p2* (MC) once (or another row or two if wanting it slightly longer)</li>
<li>Row 18: *k2, p2, k2, p2tog*</li>
<li>Row 19: *k2, p2tog, k2, p1*</li>
<li>Row 20: *k1, k2tog* (24 sts)</li>
<li>Row 21: *k1, k2tog* (16 sts)</li>
<li>Bind off loosely, cut MC leaving a 6 inch tail</li>
<li>Weave in ends.</li>
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The pattern "Kaiya Mei" is SO CUTE : <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kaiya-mei">https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kaiya-mei</a>. It's free and comes with a color chart to follow. The link shared also gives tips on adjusting the pattern for newborn, child, and adult sizing. I changed my needle size based on the yarn I had on hand and made some adjustments based on that! I used some of my re-calculations from Purl Soho's "Friendly Fair Isle" pattern (using the same weight of yarns and same needles as here).<br />
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<li>Red Heart Soft Essentials in Misty Rose and Cream</li>
<li>US 9 (5.5 mm) 16" circulars for ribbing</li>
<li>US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16" circulars for rest of hat</li>
<li>Followed "newborn" sizing for kid size (cast on 56 with smaller needles, ribbing 1x1 for 6 rounds before switching to larger needles)</li>
<li>Skipped rows 16, 17, 21, 31, 32, 33 because length was long enough. Next time I try this I'll maybe skip a few rows earlier on.</li>
<li>Finished measurements:</li>
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<li>circumference - 16 inches, unstretched</li>
<li>height - 8 inches, not including pom pom</li>
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<li>With the finished measurements above that I would size for an older toddler (2-4 years), this one I'd probably go more with a 12-24 months but it could go a little older too given its height/length/depth (whatever you call it).</li>
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Do you ever grab one of those free leaflet patterns at the craft store? I do. And often they just get stuffed into my project journal and never seen from again but this time, this time it was different. I've been on a fair isle kick and I saw this pattern and I had to give it a try. I used different yarn and used smaller needles for the ribbing. Will try again with more contrasting colors to make the fair isle pop out more but I do love the subtly of these two colors together. </div>
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I haven't been able to find an electronic link to the pattern online but will add it once I find it!<br />
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My deviations from the pattern:<br />
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<li>US 10, 16" circulars for ribbing of 8 rows (approximately 2 inches) and then switched to US 11, 16" for rest of hat (the size the pattern calls for)</li>
<li>used Red Heart Soft Essentials in Biscuit and Cream instead of Loops & Threads Cozy Wool in Velvet and Fleece</li>
<li>Used 65 mm pom pom maker</li>
<li>Finished measurements (leaflet didn't have finished measurements listed):</li>
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<li>height: 9 inches, not including pom pom</li>
<li>circumference: 15 inches, unstretched</li>
<li>fits a toddler/kid slightly slouchy due to long height (versus adult from original pattern using bulkier yarn)</li>
<li>fits a teen or small adult head without any slouch, covers ears!</li>
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This time I went for a woodsy vibe and used three yarns simultaneously! The brown and green were slightly thinner than the cream so I used those together and used the cream as the accent yarn. I followed Purl Soho's <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2016/01/07/friendly-fair-isle-hat/" target="_blank">"Friendly Fair Isle Hat"</a> pattern in the "kid" size cast on of 56 stitches.<br />
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My deviations were the following:<br />
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<li>Yarns used: Red Heart Soft Essentials in Cream (bulky weight), Red Heart Soft in Chocolate and Dark Leaf (medium weight)</li>
<li>US 9 (5.5 mm) 16" circular knitting needles for ribbing</li>
<li>US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16" circular knitting needles for rest of hat</li>
<li>US 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles (used starting at crown shaping because pattern split off evenly onto four needles and I didn't need place markers)</li>
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Circumference: 16 inches</div>
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Height: 8.5 inches (not including pom pom)<br />
Sized to fit an older toddler (approximately 2-4 years)</div>
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I think this "Snowy Forest" hat will go well with the <a href="https://ediblethoughts-stephanie.blogspot.com/2018/10/sparkly-acorn-hat-newborn-knit.html" target="_blank">"SPARKLY ACORN HAT - NEWBORN (KNIT)"</a> I made previously. Perfect for a sibling pair!<br />
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I love this subtle yet sparkly yarn! I've made several <a href="https://ediblethoughts-stephanie.blogspot.com/2015/11/cinched-holiday-head-wrap-knit.html" target="_blank">"CINCHED HOLIDAY EAR WARMER (KNIT)"</a> in the past and was excited to find a little leftover in my tub of yarn to make this newborn hat for a cousin's baby. The little pointed top is irresistable!!</div>
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I would've gathered some acorns to lay next to the hat for pics but the squirrels have squirreled many of them away and the ones that are left are comfortably nestled in the frost-tipped grass outside so these beautiful leaves will do!</div>
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<b>Materials</b><br />
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<li>less than 1 ball of Isaac Mizrahi Craft University Yarn in Julliard</li>
<li>US 6 (4 mm) 12" circular knitting needles</li>
<li>US 8 (5 mm) 12" circular knitting needles</li>
<li>US 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles</li>
<li>yarn needle</li>
<li>scissors</li>
<li>ruler</li>
<li>stitch marker</li>
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<b>Finished Measurements</b><br />
Circumference: 12 inches (unstretched)<br />
Height: 7.25 inches including pointed top, 6.25 inches not including pointed top<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">co = cast on</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">k = knit</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">p = purl</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">sts = stitches</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">*_* = repeat</span></div>
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<b>Instructions</b><br />
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<li>long-tail cast on 54 sts using smaller needles, join in round careful not to twist, place stitch marker</li>
<li>rib 1x1 (k1, p1) for 6 rounds</li>
<li>switch to larger needles</li>
<li>knit in round (stockinette) until 4.75 inches from co edge</li>
<li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">*k7, k2tog* (48 sts)</span></span></li>
<li>knit in round (48 sts)</li>
<li>*k6, k2tog* (42 sts)</li>
<li>knit in round (42 sts)</li>
<li>*k5, k2tog* (36 sts)</li>
<li>knit in round (36 sts)</li>
<li>*k4, k2tog* (30 sts)</li>
<li>*k3, k2tog* (24 sts)</li>
<li>switch to double pointed needles if you haven't already</li>
<li>*k2, k2tog* (18 sts)</li>
<li>*k1, k2tog* (12 sts)</li>
<li>*k2tog* (6 sts)</li>
<li>knit in round for 3 rounds (6 sts)</li>
<li>*k2tog* (3 sts)</li>
<li>k2tog, k1 (2 sts)</li>
<li>k2tog (1 st)</li>
<li>cut off end with 6 inch tail and thread through last st and pull tight</li>
<li>weave in ends</li>
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After making the <a href="https://ediblethoughts-stephanie.blogspot.com/2018/10/friendly-fair-isle-hat-in-teal-and.html" target="_blank">"FRIENDLY FAIR ISLE HAT IN TEAL AND CREAM (KNIT)"</a> and finding it a little on the slouchy side for a bigger kid, I wanted to give it a go with smaller needles (note, I like the slouchy look, just wanted to make a couple adjustments to see if I could get a more snug fit). Then after I tried that, I gave it another go following the "baby size" of Purl Soho's <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2016/01/07/friendly-fair-isle-hat/" target="_blank">"Friendly Fair Isle Hat"</a> pattern with the smaller set of needles and same yarn I used for my other fair isle hats. Below are my adaptations from the original pattern!</div>
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Perfect for a set of siblings or cousins or besties! Change up colors to go with favorite colors or do the alternating contrast colors as I did here.<br />
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My deviations from the original pattern were the following:<br />
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<li>Yarn used: Red Heart Soft Essentials in Peony and Cream</li>
<li>Big Toddler Size (2-4 years)</li>
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<li>followed "kid size" in instructions (cast on 56) but changed the needle sizes</li>
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<li>US 9 (5.5 mm) 16" circular knitting needles for ribbing</li>
<li>US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16" circular knitting needles for rest of hat</li>
<li>set of US 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles</li>
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<li>85 mm pom pom</li>
<li>Finished circumference (unstretched): 15.5 inches</li>
<li>Finished height (not including pom pom): 8.5 inches</li>
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<li>Little Toddler Size (12-24 months)</li>
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<li>followed "baby size" in original pattern (cast on 48) but changed needles sizes</li>
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<li>US 9 (5.5 mm) 16" circular knitting needles for ribbing</li>
<li>US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16" circular knitting needles for rest of hat</li>
<li>set of US 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles</li>
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<li>65 mm pom pom</li>
<li>Finished circumference (unstretched): 14 inches</li>
<li>Finished height (not including pom pom): 6.5 inches</li>
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